The General Education Committee is a joint senate committee. The University guidelines state,
Appointment: The President shall appoint 8 members to this committee from the majority of baccalaureate degree-granting colleges within the University, and the Senate will elect 8 members from the faculty at large. (16 members).
Chair: The chair will be elected from the committee. There will be an administrative co-chair appointed by the President.
Responsibilities: The General Education Committee establishes a philosophy of what constitutes the general education component for baccalaureate degrees offered by the University. It reviews, in accordance with established criteria, all courses proposed to fulfill general education and Gordon Rule requirements. It makes recommendations to the Curriculum Committee regarding the continued effectiveness of the general education program.
Term: 3 years
The Committee is chaired by W. Andrew McCollough.
General Education Committee Members 2008-2009
